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Bivens Action Legitimate For Deceased Prisoner's Mother To Pursue Damages

The U.S. Supreme Court held that a Bivens remedy was available to the
mother of a prisoner who died while in custody and that the remedy was
governed by federal law.

Respondent, mother of a prisoner who died while in an Indiana federal
prison, brought a federal civil rights action ...

 

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